The Moon is a Harsh Mistress by Robert A. Heinlein

The Moon is a Harsh Mistress

Robert A. Heinlein

288 pages • first pub 1966 (editions)

fiction classics fantasy science fiction adventurous slow-paced

Description

It is a tale of revolution, of the rebellion of a former penal colony on the Moon against its masters on the Earth. It is a tale of a culture whose family structures are based on the presence of two men for every woman, leading to novel forms of m...

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Moods

adventurous 78%
reflective 38%
tense 32%
challenging 30%
funny 21%
hopeful 14%
informative 14%
dark 13%
emotional 12%
inspiring 9%
lighthearted 9%
mysterious 6%
sad 4%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 48%
slow 36%
fast 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 61% | A mix: 33% | Character: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 42% | No: 37% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 59% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 18%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 52% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 62% | Yes: 22% | It's complicated: 14%

Average rating

3.93

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